🔍 *BREAKING*: Ghana Takes Stand Against Honorary Title Inflation in Public Service! 🇬🇭 Ghana's government just issued a landmark directive: Public officers CANNOT use honorary doctorate/professorship titles in official communications. Here's why this matters: 📜 Key Policy Changes 1️⃣ Title Ban: Honorary degrees (Dr Etc.) and professorships cannot be used by public officers in official documents, name tags, or government platforms. 2️⃣ Scope: Affects all civil servants, parliamentarians, judicial officers & appointees. 3️⃣ Rationale: Combats "academic title inflation" and upholds integrity of earned qualifications. 4️⃣ Enforcement: Heads of institutions must enforce compliance immediately. 🎓 Why This Matters 🌍 Global Precedent: One of Africa's strongest stances against honorary title misuse in governance. ⚖️ Credibility Protection: Shields genuine academic achievements from dilution. 🏛️ Public Trust: Aligns with Ghana's Public Service Regulations (Section 4.23) demanding "truthful representation." 💡 Broader Implications - Private sector/civilian use remains permitted - Forces distinction between earned vs. conferred credentials - Sparks global debate: Should other nations follow suit? 🔍 BREAKING: Ghana Takes Stand Against Honorary Title Inflation in Public Service! 🇬🇭 Ghana's government just issued a landmark directive: Public officers CANNOT use honorary doctorate/professorship titles in official communications. Here's why this matters: 📜 Key Policy Changes 1️⃣ Title Ban: Honorary degrees (Dr Etc.) and professorships cannot be used by public officers in official documents, name tags, or government platforms. 2️⃣ Scope: Affects all civil servants, parliamentarians, judicial officers & appointees. 3️⃣ Rationale: Combats "academic title inflation" and upholds integrity of earned qualifications. 4️⃣ Enforcement: Heads of institutions must enforce compliance immediately. 🎓 Why This Matters 🌍 Global Precedent: One of Africa's strongest stances against honorary title misuse in governance. ⚖️ Credibility Protection: Shields genuine academic achievements from dilution. 🏛️ Public Trust: Aligns with Ghana's Public Service Regulations (Section 4.23) demanding "truthful representation." 💡 Broader Implications - Private sector/civilian use remains permitted - Forces distinction between earned vs. conferred credentials - Sparks global debate: Should other nations follow suit?